The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation HADIN KAI, has recorded another major operational success after conducting a coordinated air interdiction at Abbaga Jiri in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the operation followed credible multi-source intelligence confirming the presence of terrorists, their structures, and concealed logistics facilities in the area.
According to Ejodame, NAF air assets were deployed for integrated surveillance and precision strikes to engage identified targets.
“The operation was deliberately designed to degrade terrorist capability, deny sanctuary, and shape the battlespace for ground forces, in strict adherence to established rules of engagement and the protection of non-combatants,” the statement read.
Commenting on the mission, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, said the operation reflects the Air Force’s determination to support ground troops with decisive air power.
“This mission demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering precise and decisive airpower in support of ground forces. We will continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement, sanctuary, and logistics wherever they seek to hide,” Aneke said.
He explained that terrorist structures were successfully destroyed, while armed elements attempting to regroup were also neutralised.
“The identified terrorist structures were decisively engaged and destroyed, denying the terrorists freedom of action, while a follow-up engagement neutralised armed elements observed converging on the location.
“Subsequent advances by ground troops into the area confirmed the effectiveness of the air strikes and validated the success of the joint air–land operation,” he added.
The CAS reaffirmed that NAF operations remain intelligence-driven and carefully planned to protect civilians.
“Our operations are carefully planned and intelligence-led, ensuring maximum effect on hostile elements while safeguarding innocent civilians. The Nigerian Air Force will sustain pressure until terrorist networks are completely dismantled,” he said.
The latest operation comes weeks after the Air Force conducted two precision air strikes in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State in December 2025.
The strikes, carried out under Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, targeted Turba Hill and a camp linked to a notorious bandit leader identified as Kachalla Dogo Sule.
Air Commodore Ejodame said the Zamfara operation was also based on “credible, multi-source intelligence” on bandit activities in the area.
